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November 2016

Volume 16, Number 6

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* Veteran’s Day Parade slated for November 11

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Beaver County District Attorney Dave Lozier was on hand to collect expired and unwanted medications for proper disposal. Agnes Maiuro of Baden places a bag of unused meds in the box.

Senior Day features information on proper disposal of unused meds Local seniors learned how to safely dispose of unused medications at last month’s Senior Day. Beaver County District Attorney Dave Lozier was on hand to collect expired and unwanted meds, and Katherine Brodala of the Pennsylvania

State Health Department distributed iodine tablets to attendees. A variety of vendors offered home safety tips, blood pressure screenings and flu shots. WBVP’s Mark Peterson spun the prize wheel and a fun day was had by all.

The annual Beaver County Veterans’ Day Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11 and will process along Third Avenue in downtown Beaver. The parade will include high school bands, and various military units and veterans’ groups (there will be no fire trucks in the parade). Local senators and congressmen are expected to be in attendance. Please note that Third Avenue will close at 9 a.m. so that parade participants can line up. Come on out and salute our troops! BCSN

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Older adults in Beaver County are invited to join in a celebration of veterans at this month’s Senior Day, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on November 9 inside Center at the Mall at the Beaver Valley Continued on page 14

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Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 7,200 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 36 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

It’s beginning to be that time of year again when lots of fun holiday events are happening in the community. Turn to pages 16 and 17 for a list of things to do with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!

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very Veteran’s Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish. Social Security honors veterans and active duty members of the military every day by giving them the support they deserve. A vital part of that is administering the Social Security disability program. For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is SocialSecurity.gov/ woundedwarriors. This website has answers to many commonly asked questions and shares other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. The expedited process is available to military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

Even active duty military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition. Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability benefits while engaging in substantial work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. BCSN Learn more by visiting SocialSecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.

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s we age, the risk of high blood pressure increases significantly—so much so that two out of every three seniors will have elevated blood pressure at some point. While a slight increase is normal an individual with high blood pressure is at much greater risk of heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease and heart attack. The good news is, blood pressure is easy to monitor on your own, and it may be possible for you to make lifestyle changes to lower it. In addition, if lifestyle changes alone don’t lower it enough, your doctor can prescribe medications that can help keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. To understand high blood pressure, picture a garden hose filling with water, but partially blocked. In a similar way, blood vessels and arteries can become blocked by plaques, which are formed by substances in the blood such as fat, cholesterol and calcium. Additionally, as we age, our blood vessels lose some of their elasticity, which creates greater pressure. Understanding Blood Pressure Readings and Levels To help keep your blood pressure in check, it’s important to understand blood pressure readings, terms and levels. A blood pressure reading is comprised of two numbers: Systolic Pressure: When the heart beats (top number) Diastolic Pressure: The pressure between heartbeats (bottom number) A blood pressure term to know is “hypertension.” Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. Blood pressure levels include: Low: Usually recognized at 60/90 or lower.

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Normal: Usually recognized as 120/80. However, be aware that the risk of developing high blood pressure can begin at levels as low as 115/75. Prehypertension: Having a systolic reading of 120 to 139 and a diastolic reading of 80 to 89 means you are in the “prehypertension” category. If this is you, start making lifestyle changes. Stage 1 Hypertension: Stage 1 means you have a systolic range of 140 to 159 and a diastolic range of 90 to 99. If you’ve been making lifestyle changes for a while, but haven’t reached your blood pressure goal, see your doctor. Stage 2 Hypertension: A systolic pressure of 160 or higher and a diastolic pressure of 100 or higher is considered stage 2 hypertension. See your doctor. He or she may be able to offer medications that can help. Also, if you haven’t made lifestyle changes yet, start today.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Help You Maintain a Lower Blood Pressure If you are considered overweight or obese, take steps to lose weight. But even if you aren’t, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet and get enough exercise: Diet: Salt can increase the amount of blood in your system since it makes you retain more water, so use less salt. Also, eat more foods high in fiber, and reduce your intake of high cholesterol foods. Exercise: National guidelines recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. For seniors, this can be as simple as walking more often. Self-Check: Blood pressure can be checked easily at home with a home-use monitor. Also, many pharmacies and senior living complexes have self-checking blood pressure stations. Medications and How a Doctor Can Help There are many different types of medications your doctor can prescribe that can help lower your blood pressure. Sometimes, you may be given more than one prescription, depending on what is causing your blood pressure. Here are just some of the many types available: Diuretic: Helps your kidneys remove salt and water from your body, which in turn means you have less blood volume circulating in your blood vessels. Less volume in the vessels leads to lower blood pressure. Beta Blocker: Slows your heartbeat and keeps it from pumping too hard, which reduces pressure. ACE Inhibitor: Prevents your body from making a hormone that makes blood vessels tighten. Others: Drugs known as calcium channel blockers, central agonists and peripheral-acting adrenergic blockers can help, too, as can other drugs. Finally, remember: while lifestyle changes can be hard at first, don’t give up. Oftentimes minor changes can have a significant impact and help lower your blood pressure. Also, see your doctor sooner rather than later if you have high blood pressure. BCSN

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Musical Military Bear will bring a smile to any veteran’s face Would you like to honor your loved one who is a military veteran? Here’s a fun way to do so that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. This Musical Military Bear “sings” a salute to the US Military. You can choose from Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine bear, each One of five Musical Military Bear’s dressed in the ap- to choose from. propriate military garb to represent their branch. The Marine bear sings “From the Halls of Montezuma”, the Army bear sings “The Army Goes Rolling Along”, the Navy bear sings “Anchors Aweigh” and Air Force bear sings “Wild Blue Yonder.” This cute and cuddly gift is a distinctive tribute and is officially licensed by the US Military. Or, choose the GI Bear, which is dressed in desert camouflage and sings “God Bless the USA.” All bears are 19 inches tall and are $29.95 plus shipping. To order, go to FirstStreetOnline.com and search for Musical Military Bear. BCSN

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he Community College of Beaver County and Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will honor local veterans during the Veterans Salute Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 12 in the college’s Athletics and Events Center in Monaca. “We are forever indebted to the men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction,” says Senator Vogel. “Veterans Day provides us the opportunity to pay tribute to our veterans for their service to a grateful nation and to honor and remember those that did not make it back.” Registration starts at 8 a.m. The event is free and open to all past and present military members. Your first guest can attend for free. Additional guests are $5 per person. To make a reservation, call (724) 480-3557 or email amy. fleming@ccbc.edu. BCSN

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Seniors: be safe and prepared when traveling by car Depending on your personal situation, you may have a need for some additional items, so plan ahead. Have a safe trip! The CDC, Red Cross, AAA and Alaskan and Canadian organizations recommend the following: • nonperishable snacks/food • bottled water • blanket • coat • hats, gloves, socks, scarves • black plastic bag and twist ties • flashlight and batteries • fully charged cell phone • cell phone charger

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News It happened in Pennsylvania—not all that far away from Beaver County. Hundreds of people got stuck in their cars for more than 40 hours during a January 2016 snowstorm on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Many people did not have necessary supplies to help their situation while they were stranded on the highway, which only made things worse. This month and in December, many older Beaver County residents are going to pack up their cars to travel and visit their children and grandchildren for the holidays. Some of you are going to make your annual excursion to the southern states for the winter. Before you make the trip, be sure to check the air in your tires, have a full tank of gasoline and fully charge your cell phone. Don’t forget your portable charger. Write down and keep handy the phone numbers of the people you are visiting or program them in to your phone. Have good directions and be prepared in case you may run into detours. Obey the speed limit. It is extremely important to maintain the speed limit while driving on highways, as to not cause an accident. Travelers planning long trips and short trips should consider keeping the following items in your car to keep you comfortable and safe in case something unexpected happens.

• windshield scraper with brush • compact shovel • sand or rock salt • cash and change (ATMs may not work) • notepad and pen • band aids • pocket knife/knife • first aid kit • hand sanitizer • whistle • scissors • duct tape • road maps • paper towels • toilet paper • pocket sewing kit • lock de-icer • wet wipes • winter boots • book/puzzle book • windshield washer fluid • matches • metal cup/pan • medications • eyeglasses and back-up glasses

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Angela checks out the supplies for winter car travel.

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Anchoring Stitch by Stitch

November Senior Day is a “Salute to Veterans”

oin us for a celebration of veterans at Senior Day from 10 a.m. to noon on November 9 inside Center at the Mall at the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark. The Men of Melody will entertain. Be sure to bring a gift or monetary donation for the Beaver County Office on Aging Surprises for Shut-ins program and be eligible for a chance to win a Giant Eagle gift card.

Barbara Mihalow, Robin Gardner, Marilyn Ernst, Cindy Farrell, Gloria Hudie, Toni Carnahan and Kris Bennett display their handwork. Anchoring Stitch by Stitch meets at Center at the Mall on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to crochet and knit, to make friends and to make items for the community. The ladies donated many lap robes and shawls for the Beaver County Office on Aging Surprises for Shut-ins program. They also make baby items for Children and Youth Services, McGuire Home and the Women’s Center. Plus, they send items to the military. Robin Gardner is the coordinator. New members welcome. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit centeratthemall.com. BCSN

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Beaver County history tidbits Did you know? v At 0.7 square miles, White Township is the smallest municipality in Beaver County. v The Greene Township Farmers Club was formed in 1833, and the group held a fair in 1885 on the Alexander Nickel farm. It was the forerunner of the Hookstown Fair. v From 1880-1910, four nitroglycerine explosions rocked South Heights due to the operations of explosives manufacturers. v In 1852, Rockingham and Yellowware Pottery operated in Ohioville by Thomas Elverson and Samuel Pollock. BCSN

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A wide variety of vendors will provide information on senior services and programs. Get your blood pressure checked while at the event. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift, coffee and doughnuts while supplies last. The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. BCSN

News You Can Use 2 Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6 and Standard Time begins. Be sure to fall back and turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour earlier. 2 Do you have any of your 2016 Senior Farmers Market vouchers left? Your last chance to use the 2016 vouchers to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables is the end of November. This month we observe: • November 8, Election Day. It’s a Presidential election; exercise your right to vote. • November 11, Veterans Day • November 24, Thanksgiving • November 25, Black Friday • November 28, Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year. BCSN

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It’s looking like Santa’s workshop at the Beaver County Office on Aging

Get creative with those holiday leftovers

he Beaver County Office on Aging (BCOA) is getting ready to surprise several hundred isolated older adults with a friendly visit and bag of gifts through its 30th annual Surprises for Shut-ins program. The Office on Aging has a dedicated core of volunteers who wrap and deliver gifts. The BCOA casework staff identifies older adults who need some special attention during the holiday season. Each shut-in receives an average of eight gifts in a gift bag.

Will you cook for a crowd at Thanksgiving? Will you have a ton of leftovers again? Will your family frown at eating leftovers? If so, try this recipe that includes several leftovers. It will seem like a different meal for them.

You have an opportunity to get involved. Now through December 5, BCOA will accept donations of new practical gifts. It is not absolutely necessary to wrap them. If providing a wrapped gift, please put a sticky note or a gift tag on it stating the contents. Do not include bows as they get crushed in the gift bags. Also, cash donations are accepted to cover the cost of giftwrap. If writing a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile, and a receipt will be issued.

Potato, Turkey and Stuffing Layered Leftovers

Do you like to wrap gifts? Information on our wrapping open houses is listed below.

Any questions regarding the program can be directed to Angela Gentile, program coordinator, by calling (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262, or by emailing agentile@bcoa.us.

Gift wrappers needed for Surprises for Shut-ins

o you enjoy wrapping gifts? Come out to the wrapping open houses for the Beaver County Office on Aging Surprises for Shut-ins program. All gift wrap supplies are provided on site—scissors, tape and gift wrap. Snacks and beverages are provided. They will be held at Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall, 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca, located next to Hallmark. Come anytime between:

* 4 cups mashed potatoes * 2 eggs * Pat of butter * Breadcrumbs * Turkey, chopped into bite-sized pieces * 2 cups stuffing Butter baking dish and sprinkle the bottom with some breadcrumbs. Set aside. In bowl, mix eggs with potatoes. Spread half of the potatoes into the baking dish. Layer turkey pieces on top of the potatoes. Spread remaining potatoes on top of the turkey. Top with stuffing to cover potatoes. Cover with foil. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer until the stuffing begins to brown and get crispy. Serve with gravy, if desired. BCSN

Senior center menus

• 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 21 • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 28 • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 5 Surprises for Shut-ins gift ideas New giftwrap, rolls of Scotch tape, magnets, slippers, soap, lap robes, boxes of Kleenex, calendars, body wash, note pads, stamps, sun catchers, lotion, knick knacks, mugs, puzzle books, aftershave, jewelry, shampoo, tea towels, shaving cream, razors, toiletry items.

Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; New Brighton (724) 846-1959; Midland (724) 869-4224. BCSN

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Items can be brought to the Office on Aging, located on the first floor of the Beaver County Human Services Building, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays or to Center at the Mall, located in the Beaver Valley Mall corridor next to Hallmark, Monday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCSN

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while at the event. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift, coffee and doughnuts while supplies last. The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. BCSN

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Rod Bear of Medic Rescue performs a blood pressure check on Angelo Manoleras.

Christine Namey of Lutheran Senior Life offers some home safety tips to Mildred Snyder of Center Township.

Elsie Vular of Monaca pro actively gets her annual flu shot from Rite Aide pharmacist Heather Peccon.

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Joseph Paradise spins the WBVP prize wheel as Al Goehring looks on.

Katherine Brodala of the PA State Health Department distributes iodine tablets and explains their usage to Marylyn Gibbs.

Entertainments and Events • The South Side Senior Citizens Group holds monthly meetings and game days at the Shippingport Community Building, 163 State Rt. 3016, Shippingport. The next meeting will take place at 11 a.m. on November 2. Bring food for the food co-op. Call Robin at (724) 899-2940 for details. • Bobcat Players Community Theater presents Boeing - Boeing at 7:30 p.m. November 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at Beaver High School, Gypsy Glen Rd., Beaver. Cost is $10. Call (724) 494-1680 or visit bobcatplayers.com. • The Air Heritage Hanger, 35 Piper St., Chippewa, presents the 1940’s annual Hanger Dinner Dance from 5:30 to 10 p.m. November 5. The Beaver Bop Cats will play Big Band music. Dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. followed by Dancing at 7:45. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 843-2820 or visit airheritage.org.

• Veteran’s chili cook-off will take place from noon to 3 p.m. November 7 at the Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall. To enter the chili contest, call the center at (724) 774-5654. Judges will award $100 to each of the top four entries. Tickets are $3, veterans attend for free. • Enon Valley Community Volunteer Fire Hall, 95 Cass St., Enon Valley, presents Remember When, a presentation of old photos from Enon Valley and Little Beaver Township, at 7 p.m. November 10. Discussion and audience participation encouraged. Light refreshments provided. Donation appreciated. Call (724) 336-5194. • The 19th annual German Christmas Market takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 12 and from noon to 4 p.m. at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. In the spirit of real German Christmas markets, enjoy authentic food and entertainment, artisans

and vendors, wagon rides, museum tours, German roasted nuts, Father Christmas and much more. Cost is $7 adults; $6 seniors; $3 youth. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. • The 61st annual Beaver County FarmCity Banquet will take place at 5 p.m. November 16 at Big Knob Grange, 336 Grange Rd., Rochester. Come out to celebrate the bounty of foods produced in Beaver County with a dinner featuring local farm-fresh ag commodities including beef, vegetables, fruits and dairy products. This year’s featured speaker is Herb Bailey, Minister Director, Uncommon Grounds Café. Cost is $12 adults; $5 children 12 and under. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Register by November 9. For information, call (724) 774-3003. • The Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society will hold present their fall train show and sale from

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246 Friendship Circle, Beaver (724) 775-7100 • Admissions: (724) 773-5209

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For additional information and application packet, call (724) 775-4535. Income restrictions apply. Annual income must not exceed: $29,220 one person; $33,360 two persons

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Entertainments and Events 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 20 at Monaca Turners, 1700 Old Brodhead Rd., Monaca. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 12 are free with adult supervision. Vendors interested in table space should contact Walt Steiner at (724) 843-3783. The annual Christmas season open house begins November 25 at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth St., Monaca. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; closed December 24, 25 and January 1. Visit bcmrr.railfan.net. • A GUSTO (Gods using seniors together) event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. November 10 at Chippewa United Methodist Church, Community Life Center, 118 McMillen Ave., Beaver Falls. Join others for an afternoon of music, dancing and fellowship with local Beaver County favorite, Walt Merriman. Cost is $5 and includes dessert. Call (724) 8434828 or visit chippewaumc.org.

• The 27th annual Beaver County Festival of Trees will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. November 24 and from noon to 9 p.m. November 25 to 27 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. Walk into a Winter Wonderland with a wide variety of creatively designed Christmas trees displayed each with a different theme and wreaths. Visit the North Pole Café, Santa Land, Candy Lane gift shop, enjoy the newly expanded model train display and local entertainment. Free shuttle service from the Beaver County Ice Arena parking lot. Cost is $6 for ages 13-62; $5 seniors 63 and older; $3 children 6-12; and five and under are free. Call (330) 502-9882 or visit beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org. • McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum, 803 Plumb St., Darlington, will host their annual Christmas train display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 26 and from noon to 4 p.m. November 27. There will be multiple trains running through a variety of landscapes. The McCarl Museum will

be open for touring as well. Donations appreciated. Call (724) 846-3487. • Enon Valley Light-Up Night is set to take place at 6 p.m. November 26 at the Enon Valley Community Volunteer Fire Hall, 95 Cass St., Enon Valley. Enjoy a fun night for the whole family. There will be games, crafts and light refreshments. Ornaments may be purchased in honor of veterans/family members to hang on the Community Christmas Tree in Memorial Park. Tree lighting ceremony to follow. Call (724) 336-5194 • Small Business Saturday and Beaver Falls 28th annual lighted Christmas parade will be held November 26 on Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. Kick off this Christmas season by getting some Christmas shopping done at local Beaver Falls businesses while enjoying Christmas themed activities on Main Street. Finish the day with the annual Beaver Falls Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Call (724) 847-2808, ext. 201. BCSN

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Center at the Mall activities Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Medicare Open Enrollment at 10:30 a.m. November 3 and at 9 a.m. November 11. 2 Veterans Day chili cook-off at noon November 7. 2 Bunco league at 2 p.m. November 8. 2 Day at the Mall with Men of Melody at 10 a.m. November 9. 2 Birthday lunch celebration at 11:30 a.m. November 10. 2 Artsy Doodle craft evening at 6 p.m. November 15. 2 Santa’s market/bake sale November 17 and 18. 2 Game day and card club at 2 p.m. November 22. 2 Meadows Casino day trip at 8:30 a.m. November 28. 2 Holiday Luncheon and entertainment at noon December 10.

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ACROSS 1 Carte lead-in 4 Goad 8 Spiced tea 12 Debtor’s letters 13 McNally partner 14 Give temporarily 15 City in a Merle Haggard song 17 Russian river 18 Glazier’s sheet 19 Overact 20 Existence 22 Guys’ dates 24 Bank statement no. 25 “Wow!” 29 Anger 30 Flies alone 31 Samovar 32 University founded by Booker T. Washington 34 Peevish fit 35 Fermi’s bit 36 Vaults 37 Stinks 40 Bigfoot’s cousin 41 “— Lisa” 42 Window washer’s tool 46 Tend texts 47 Big swig 48 Bad spell 49 Zilch 50 Low digits 51 Ring decision, briefly

DOWN 1 Goal 2 Singer Rawls 3 Sponsorship 4 Tine 5 Fury 6 Single 7 HST follower 8 Oafish 9 Long lunch? 10 Body sci. 11 Not busy 16 Philosopher Immanuel 19 Right angles 20 Lure 21 Off-white 22 Robot of Jewish folklore 23 Lotion additive 25 Type of dancer 26 Oater showdown 27 New York canal 28 Tolkien creatures 30 Wimbledon divisions 33 Chopping spree? 34 Fill up 36 Leaks slowly 37 Portent 38 Nitwit 39 Getting — years 40 Christmas 42 Pvt.’s superior 43 Status follower 44 “A mouse!” 45 Outer (Pref.)

Visit centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Circle of Friends Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Muffins and a craft at 9 a.m. November 2. Cost is $5. H Pinochle tournaments at 9:30 a.m. November 9 and 30. Advance sign-up is required. Cost is $1. H Indoor rummage sale from 9 a.m. to noon November 7 to 11. H Pumpkin bingo dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. November 15. Cost is $6. H Turkey bingo with prizes and lunch at 10 a.m. November 18. The exercise room is open during center hours. Call (724) 8694224 or visit circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events: H Rivers Casino trip November 9. H Birthday party November 10. H Dance with Eric Noltkamper November 12. Cost is $7. H Card party November 14. H Turkey day bingo November 17. Cost is $5. H Breakfast card club November 18. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

Fill in the Blank Find the missing word that makes sense with both words, before and after. Answer correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Pocket___________dog

7. Tinker___________dog

13. Hot___________heater

2. Peanut___________fly

8. Hot___________house

14. Hula___________skirt

3. Blue___________shark

9. Adam’s___________pie

15. Bus___________watch

4. Dry___________cream

10. Tissue___________airplane

16. Snow________tree

5. Liberty___________curve

11. Ant___________top

17. Hum_________spray

6. Nile___________otter

12. Clothes___________back

18. Skin________rope

To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Thomas Freese who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (J) Meteorites; 2. (G) Fruit; 3. (L) Mountains; 4. (D) Disease; 5. (P) Weather; 6. (A) Gemstones; 7. (C) Animals; 8. (I) Newborn humans; 9. (O) Skin; 10. (F) Earthquakes; 11. (Q) Soil and crops; 12. (R) Plants; 13. (N) Cells; 14. (B) Spread of disease; 15. (S) Animal behavior; 16. (K) Fossils; 17. (H) Insects; 18. (T) Fish; 19. (M) Birds; 20. (E) Moths and butterflies.

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